The number of units in the building is not material to the question of the reasonableness of the late fee. Generally speaking, late fees, if...

How likely am I to prevail at an attorney fee arbitration board session?

Under NJ Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5(a) an attorney's fee need only be "reasonable." Many factors contribute to determine whether a fee is...

What are property ownrs rights to a building being built across from residential . 6 sories high in 2 story resid. ?

Depends. Some specific geographic locations can claim a loss in value; for example, apartment owners in New York City with a nice view can claim...

What should you do with a condo authority issues that aren't in my rental lease?

Read your lease. See to what extent it references the rules and by-laws of the homeowners' association. Check your files to make sure your...

I recently went out of state. I let my landlord know to check on the house. I found out that he entered while I was away.

Landlords must give notice to enter into leased premises. However, as Mr. Keppler indicates in his answer, when you asked your landlord to check...

Can i be evicted if my landlord doesn't have a certificate of Registration?

If I understand the question correctly, you want to tell the court the apartment you're renting is illegal. I suspect if you do so, the court will...

I need to break a lease and moving to a different state

As my colleagues point out in the answers, there are too many unknown variables in this situation to provide the most accurate advice. While it is...

Used lawn fertilizng company last year pre-paying for 3 treatments. I didn't renew and they fertilized anyway - left $250 bill

Some practical advice: if you have the contract with the lawn service company, then I'm guessing you are the homeowner and not a tenant. If my...

Calling FL attorneys versed in condo/HOA law. Can you give an explanation for Florida Statute 718.110(13) ?

The statute to which you cite is quite lengthy; and appears to be only one part of larger piece of legislation governing the conduct of HOAs. An...

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Can i be held responsible for not emptying an apartment of a dead relative. It is a senior center apartment?

You and your family have my sympathies on your father's passing. Going through the possessions that once belonged to a family member is not an...